GW Baseball Hits Frozen Barcroft Park for First Full-Squad Practice

The George Washington baseball team
braved frigid temperatures and a hefty amount of snow to participate in its
first full-squad practice of the 2014 season on Saturday morning at
Barcroft Park.

After plowing the field of leftover snow from last week's storm, the Colonials
conducted a two-and-a-half hour workout. The session included a situational
scrimmage off of a pitching machine complete with full-speed game action.Pitchers workouts featured a
throwing program along with footwork and agility workouts. They also worked
hard to clear the bullpens of snow so they could get in their bullpen sessions."The players toughened up a lot on
Saturday," said Head Coach Gregg Ritchie. "The excitement of the season is upon
us and they had a heck of a good time out there. Extreme attitude and effort
were given, which is the culture and character of this program as we watch our
youngsters grow."

Pitchers clear the bullpens of snow and ice.

Athletic Trainer Chris Duncan works hard to keep the dugout free of ice to keep the players safe

Position players go over offensive signs in the press box with Coach Ritchie and assistant coach Dave Lorber.